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contradictions

 

[ ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in logic

A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.

Synonyms

conflict, inconsistency, opposition

Examples of usage

  • His actions and words were full of contradictions.
  • The existence of contradictions in the theory led to its rejection.
Context #2 | Noun

in literature

A situation or statement that is opposed to one another or inconsistent with itself.

Synonyms

antithesis, incongruity, paradox

Examples of usage

  • The character's behavior in the story reveals contradictions in his personality.
  • The author used contradictions to create tension in the plot.
Context #3 | Noun

in everyday language

A lack of harmony between people or elements in a situation.

Synonyms

confusion, disagreement, discrepancy

Examples of usage

  • There are contradictions between what she says and what she does.
  • The contradictions in their opinions led to conflicts.

Translations

Translations of the word "contradictions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contradições

🇮🇳 विरोधाभास

🇩🇪 Widersprüche

🇮🇩 kontradiksi

🇺🇦 суперечності

🇵🇱 sprzeczności

🇯🇵 矛盾

🇫🇷 contradictions

🇪🇸 contradicciones

🇹🇷 çelişkiler

🇰🇷 모순

🇸🇦 تناقضات

🇨🇿 protiklady

🇸🇰 protirečenia

🇨🇳 矛盾

🇸🇮 protislovja

🇮🇸 mótsagnir

🇰🇿 қайшылықтар

🇬🇪 საწინააღმდეგო

🇦🇿 ziddiyyətlər

🇲🇽 contradicciones

Etymology

The word 'contradiction' originated from the Latin word 'contradictio', which means 'speaking against'. The concept of contradictions has been studied in various fields such as logic, philosophy, and literature. In logic, contradictions refer to statements that cannot both be true at the same time. In literature, contradictions are often used to create complexity and intrigue in characters and plots. The idea of contradictions has been a subject of debate and analysis throughout history, highlighting the complexity of human thought and behavior.

See also: contradiction, contradictorily, contradictory.

Word Frequency Rank

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